Places And Travel
10 Great Road Trips to Take on the Pacific Coast
Ten Pacific Coast road trips in Oregon, Washington, and California, including the Redwood Highway, North Cascades Highway, and Olympic Peninsula Loop.
9 Best Towns In Utah For A Two-Day Recharge
For the perfect two-day recharge, check out these small towns in Utah, which are located near extraordinary scenery such as Zion National Park.
12 Northern California Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
12 Northern California Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start pair homes far below the state median with volcano views, mountain lakes, and redwood forests.
The Bridges You Can Walk Across From One State To Another
Not every state line is marked by a roadside sign. Six bridges let pedestrians cross rivers, stand in two states, and walk alongside passing trains.
The American Counties With No Public Transit At All
These US counties lack traditional bus routes, relying instead on small bus routes as a means of connecting rural communities.
9 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Northern United States
Nine small towns across the Northern United States, from Skaneateles, New York to Saugatuck, Michigan, where lakes, forests, and harbors keep the pace slow.
8 Oregon Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
In Oregon, a fresh start might lead to a former gold rush town, a medical hub, or a working port, where home prices can be the biggest surprise.
The American Towns Built Above An Abandoned Coal Mine
Colorado's Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono sit above old coal mines, as do towns in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New Mexico.
The Best Towns to Retire In Texas Near a State Park
No need to save the state park for Saturday. In these Texas towns, retirees have lakes and trails nearby, plus healthcare and places to connect.
The Last American Elms Left Standing
American elms survive in Central Park, Castine, Boston, Rutgers, and Winnipeg, where inspections, treatments, and replanting slow losses to Dutch elm disease.
The National Parks With The Most Bobcats
Bobcats turn up in national parks from the Great Smoky Mountains to Big Bend and Yosemite, where these elusive wild cats are most reliably found.
The Towns In Maryland Where Retirees Are Moving To
Maryland retirees often move just one county or one bridge away. See the towns along I-270 and US 50 gaining older residents, plus home prices and healthcare.
The County That Grows Most Of America's Winter Lettuce
Yuma County, Arizona grows the lettuce America eats in winter, thanks to Colorado River irrigation, mild desert winters and a century-old canal network.
The State Parks Donated By Wealthy Families
The State Parks Donated By Wealthy Families include Harriman, Rockefeller, and Cumberland Falls, lands the rich saved from prisons, dams, and clear-cutting.
The Towns In The Adirondack Mountains Where Retirees Are Moving To
In New York's Adirondacks, towns like Port Henry and Long Lake are where retirees from Florida and New Jersey are actually landing, by the numbers.
2026's 9 Best Small Towns To Visit In Kentucky
In this story, we will be moving from west to east, showcasing the communities with the best mountain overlooks, trails, and historical landmarks in Kentucky.
The National Forests With The Most Hunters
From Colorado's elk country to Idaho's backcountry, these national forests offer varied hunting opportunities across America's public lands.
The National Parks Where Rattlesnakes Den For The Winter
Rattlesnakes den through winter across US national parks, from Great Basin to the Great Smokies, returning to the same ancestral sites each year.
These Lakeside Towns On Lake Champlain Deserve A Long Weekend
From Burlington and Shelburne in Vermont to Essex and Ticonderoga in New York, these Lake Champlain towns make an easy long weekend of history and lake views.
12 Florida's Emerald Coast Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
12 Emerald Coast Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start include DeFuniak Springs, Milton, and Fort Walton Beach, where homes cost far less than in nearby Destin.
Why The East Has Far Fewer National Parks Than The West
The West looks blessed with scenery the East was denied. The real reason is a property ledger, not a landscape, and the map quietly proves it out.
9 Best Towns In Spain For A Two-Day Recharge
9 towns in Spain for a two-day recharge, where canyon walkways, cliff-sheltered homes, and river swimming basins set a slower pace far from city routine.
8 Prettiest Small Towns In Portugal
In these towns, the distances are relatively short, the roads are great for driving, and villages strung together can make a whole weekend of exploring.
10 Safest Towns In Switzerland For Senior Living
Ten Swiss towns, from Pully on Lake Geneva to Mendrisio in Ticino, where seniors find low crime rates, hospital access, and local programs for older residents.=
2026's 11 Most Scenic Queensland Towns
Queensland's 11 most scenic towns span the Sunshine Coast hinterland villages, the Granite Belt wine country, the Atherton Tablelands crater lakes, and the Coral Sea beaches.
11 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In The Pacific Northwest
Unique experiences await in these eleven off-the-beaten-path towns in the Pacific Northwest. From the Pacific coast to rustic landmarks, opportunities abound.
How Long It Takes Fallen Leaves To Decompose On The Forest Floor
Learn how long fallen leaves take to decompose and why tree species, temperature, moisture, and soil organisms affect the process.
10 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Southern California
10 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Southern California trade freeways for calm, from Ojai’s pink-glowing hills to the starry desert skies over Borrego Springs.
The National Parks With Significant Seasonal Closures
Seasonal closures limit access to some national parks. Learn when roads, trails, and facilities close at six popular US national parks.
National Parks And Monuments You’ve Seen In The Movies
Tatooine is Death Valley, the mothership landed by Devils Tower, and the road to the Overlook Hotel runs through Glacier. All are still open to visitors.
9 Idyllic Small Towns In Arizona To Visit In 2026
Nine Arizona small towns beyond the Grand Canyon, from Sedona's red rocks and Jerome's hillside galleries to Greer's high-country dark skies.
This Ozarks Main Street Feels Like A Movie Set
Hot Springs, Arkansas packs working bathhouses, spring-water fountains and a walkable Central Avenue into a few downtown blocks you can cover on foot.
11 Gulf Coast Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
11 Gulf Coast Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start pair homes below their state median with hospitals, jobs, and warm water in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.
This Colorado Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
This Colorado Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime, tracing the Top of the Rockies over high passes from Copper Mountain to Aspen.
Why Palm Trees Stop At A Certain Latitude
Palm trees are made up of nearly 2,500 plant species across almost 190 genera belonging to the family Arecaceae, but they only grow at certain latitudes.
The Interstate 95 Runs Through The Most States
Interstate 95 runs through 15 states, even though it is far from the longest. Here’s why, bridge by bridge and toll road by toll road.
The Towns In Michigan Where Retirees Are Moving To
If seeking a retirement in Michigan, there are certain areas which win out. Here's where Michigan retirees are moving to.
The Oldest Hot Springs Resorts Still Operating In America
America's oldest hot springs resorts, from a 1761 pool in Virginia to Arkansas's Bathhouse Row, still soak bathers on their original springs today.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Pennsylvania
No matter what your definition of peaceful is, you’ll find it in these eleven most peaceful small towns in Pennsylvania.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns On The Atlantic Coast
Twelve can’t-miss Atlantic Coast towns, from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Palm Beach, Florida, each with beaches, history, and classic coastal character.